How to turn on the Russian language on the TV Xiaomi: instructions for all models

Xiaomi TVs have gained popularity due to a combination of affordable prices, modern technology and a user-friendly interface, but many users face the problem: after buying or resetting the system, the system is displayed in Chinese, English or another foreign language, which makes it difficult to navigate the menu and set up the device.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for changing the language to Russian on Mi TVs of all generations, from old models on Android TV 8/9 to new ones with Google TV. We will analyze the ways through settings, using the remote control, as well as alternative methods for cases where the standard path is not available, special attention is paid to common errors and how to fix them.

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t understand Russian, don’t rush to bring it to the service center – in 90% of cases, the problem is solved in 5-10 minutes on your own.

Why is there no Russian language on Xiaomi TV?

Before you start setting up, it is important to understand the reasons for the lack of Russian, which will help you choose the right method of solving the problem.

Main reasons:

• 📦 Regional firmware restrictions: TVs designed for the Chinese market (Mi TV 4S/4A/4C with CN suffixes in the model) often lack many language packages, including Russian. For example, the Mi TV 4S 55 model for China (L55M5-4ACN) does not support Russian out of the box.
• ⚙️ Factory reset. After reset, the TV returns to the default language (usually Chinese or English).
• 🔄 Firmware updates: Sometimes, after automatic updates, language packets fly off, especially if the software is downloaded from unofficial sources.
• 🛠️ Manual region change: If the system settings indicate a region where Russian is not supported (e.g., China or Hong Kong), the language may disappear from the list of available languages.

Interestingly, even in the Chinese models, there is often a hidden support for Russian — it just needs to be activated in the right way, and we'll talk about this in the appropriate section.

Method 1: Change the language through the standard settings menu

If your Xiaomi TV supports Russian but it is not activated, the easiest way is to change it through settings, which is suitable for most models on Android TV and Google TV (for example, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Mi TV P1, Mi TV A Pro).

Instructions:

1. Turn on the TV and take the remote control.
2. Press the button Settings (cog) or Home (home), then select ⚙ Settings (Settings).
3. Go to the Preferences section → Language & input → Language (Settings) → Language and input → Language).
4. In the list of available languages, find Russian or Russian and select it.
5. Confirm the selection and wait for the interface to restart (it can take up to 30 seconds).

If Russian is not on the list, try changing the region of the system:

1. Return to the main settings menu.
2. Select Device Preferences → Location (Device Settings → Location).
3. Install the country Russia or Belarus/Kazakhstan (for some models, this activates the Russian language).
4. Restart the TV and check the list of languages again.

⚠️ Warning: Some models (Mi TV 4A until 2020) may require an Internet firmware update after a region change.

Method 2: Activation of the Russian language on the “Chinese” models Xiaomi

If your TV is designed for the Chinese market (the model has the letters CN, for example Mi TV 4S 55" L55M5-4ACN), the standard way to change the language may not work.

There are two proven methods:

Method 1: Change region through ADB (for advanced users)

This method requires connecting the TV to your computer and using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool, which is suitable for Android TV 9+ models.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (includes adb).
2. On your TV, turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About → Android TV OS build. Click on the line with the software version 7 times until the message “You’re a developer” appears. Go back to Settings → Preferences → Developer options and activate USB debugging.

USB 3.0

adb connect [IP- TV address]


adb shell settings put global country RU

(IP- address can be found in the settings of the TV network).

Reboot the TV. Russian should be in the settings.

Method 2: Installation of alternative firmware (castom)

For Mi TV 4A/4C/4S models with Chinese firmware, there is unofficial software that supports Russian, such as AOSP firmware or a modified version from the 4PDA community.

⚠️ Warning:

• Installation of custom firmware will cancel the warranty.
• Incorrect firmware can bring the TV out of order (brick).
• Before the process, make a backup of the current firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the appropriate firmware for your model from a trusted source (e.g., 4PDA forum).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the files to the USB- drive (FAT32 format).
3. Connect the flash drive to your TV and go to Settings → About → System update → Update via USB.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Once installed, the TV will reboot with the Russian interface.

Method 3: Using a voice-controlled remote

If navigating a menu in a foreign language is difficult, you can use voice search on the Xiaomi remote, which works on models that support Google Assistant (for example, Mi TV Q1E, Mi TV P1E).

How to do this:

1. Press and hold the Google Assistant button on the remote.
2. Say, “Open language settings” or “Open language settings.”
3. The system will automatically open the language section. Select Russian from the list.

If the voice assistant doesn’t understand the command, try alternative phrases:

• «Change language to Russian»
• «Set system language»
• Russian language (sometimes recognized even on the Chinese interface).

Voice is useful if you're not sure where menu items are, but it requires a TV connection to the Internet to run Google Assistant.

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If voice search doesn’t work, check your Wi-Fi connection and microphone settings in Settings → Device → Voice input.

Table: Compatibility of Xiaomi models with Russian language

Not all Xiaomi TVs support Russian out of the box, and the table below shows the compatibility of popular models:

If your model is not in the table, check its regional version (on the box or in the settings in the About section). Models for Europe (EU) and Russia (RU) always support Russian.

Common mistakes and their solutions

When changing language on a Xiaomi TV, users often face typical problems, and consider the most common ones and how to fix them.

Mistake 1: Russian language is not on the list

If the settings do not have Russian, the reasons may be as follows:

• 📌 Wrong region. Solution: change country to Russia in Settings → Device Preferences → Location.
• 📌 Outdated firmware. Solution: Update the software via Settings → About → System update.
• 📌 Chinese model. Solution: Use ADB or custom firmware (see Method 2).

Error 2: After changing the language, the menu became unreadable

Sometimes, after choosing Russian, some of the inscriptions are displayed in hieroglyphics or Krakozyabra, which is due to font damage.

• 🔄 Restart the TV (Power button on the remote hold 5 seconds).
• 🔧 Reset the font settings: Settings → Device Preferences → Accessibility → Font size (return to default value).
• 📥 Update the firmware to the latest version.

Mistake 3: The TV doesn't respond to the remote after changing the language

If after changing the language, the remote stopped working:

• 🔋 Check the batteries in the remote.
• 📶 Reconnect the remote: press the Home + Back buttons for 10 seconds.
• 🔄 Reset the remote settings in Settings → Remote & accessories.

⚠️ Warning: If after changing the language, Xiaomi TV starts to slow down or fly out of the applications, perform a reset to factory settings (Settings → Device Preferences → Reset).

Additional Advice on Setup

After a successful change of language to Russian, it is recommended to perform several additional settings for comfortable use of the TV:

• 📡 Set up Wi-Fi: Go to Settings → Network and Internet and connect to your network. This is for updates and applications to run.
• 🔒 Update your firmware: check for updates in Settings → About TV → System Update. Newer software versions often improve localization.
• 🎯 Set up content recommendations: in Settings → Apps → Recommendations turn off unnecessary notifications.
• 🔊 Check the audio settings: in Settings → Sound, select Movie or Music mode for better sound.

It is also useful to install popular Russian-language applications:

• 📺 Film Search, IVI, Okko – for movies and TV series.
• 🎮 NVIDIA GeForce NOW is for cloud gaming.
• 📰 Yandex.Ether - for watching TV channels.

If you use a Xiaomi TV as a PC monitor, be sure to enable Game Mode in your screen settings – this will reduce the input delay.

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After changing the language, be sure to update the TV firmware, which will correct possible localization errors and add new features.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing language to Xiaomi TV